It is not often that I write about a solicitor in this way. Susanne is an exceptional solicitor and deserves our acknowledgment. She is a pleasure to work with and her dedication, skill and professionalism are worthy of comment.
She handled a very challenging client with kindness, patience and an understanding of his limitations, thus ensured that he had the best possible advice and service. She is to be congratulated.
Shiva Ancliffe
Susanne instructed me recently on a complex case and I wanted to get in touch to let you know what a fantastic job she did. I have worked with Susanne before notably on two other complex cases, one when she was at Hanne and Co in London and then more recently in Reading. In both of the Reading cases, we brought in Shiva Ancliffe KC who is also full of praise for Susanne.
She is very bright and capable, picks up on every point and is very tactical. Her instructions are always perfectly prepared. She also cares very much about each of her clients and the service that they receive. In our most recent case, Susanne dealt with the clients particular difficulties and low functioning (with borderline capacity) and autism with great care and compassion. His difficulties might have been perceived as demanding and at times the level of emails and attachments he was sending would have been pretty overwhelming for most, but Susanne was able to martial what was and was not relevant, always make the client feel listened to and heard and took time to explain things to him including facilitating many in-person conferences. Susanne is hardworking and upbeat. She didn’t complain once and approached everything she was asked to do with speed and diligence including turning around a statement and drafting a schedule of allegations in a matter of hours. When I am asked for a solicitor recommendation I always put Susanne’s name forwards.
Tara Vindis
Susanne Seaton is an Associate Solicitor, working in our family department, based in our Reading branch. Susanne specialises in cases where Social Services are involved and can advise and assist both at the preliminary advice stage and once care proceedings have been issued. Susanne is Children Law Accredited and therefore able to accept instructions on behalf of the child through the Children’s Guardian.
Susanne read Jurisprudence at Herford College, University of Oxford, before completing the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, where she achieved a Distinction. After completing her training in London, Susanne qualified as a Child Care Solicitor in 2016.
Susanne has experience advising on a wide range of matters, including cases where there have been allegations of parental alienation, domestic violence and emotional and physical abuse, in addition to cases with an international element. Susanne has experience of conducting proceedings being heard in the High Court and has also assisted on Court of Appeal matters.
Susanne Seaton has a particular interest and expertise in advising and assisting family members who seek to care for a child by way of a Special Guardianship Order. Susanne can provide initial advice in respect of the proposed support to be provided to a prospective Special Guardian and also has experience of successfully challenging negative assessments of family members, resulting in the child ultimately being placed in the client’s care. Susanne undertakes her own advocacy at court where appropriate.
Professional Memberships
Children Law Accredited